Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen claims shooting guard Zach LaVine is “getting his man body.”

By all accounts, LaVine had a productive summer working on his game and body.

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Zach LaVine established himself as one of the best young scorers in the NBA last season. The high-flyer averaged 23.7 points per game while shooting 46.7 percent from the field and 37.4 percent from beyond the arc.

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The Bulls, though, won only 22 games and finished in the 13th spot in the Eastern Conference standings.

Chicago hasn’t made the playoffs since 2017. The Bulls’ projected starting lineup in 2019-20 is Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine, Otto Porter Jr., Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr. For the Bulls to compete for a playoff spot, LaVine and Markkanen have to essentially play like All-Stars every night.

Getting stronger allows LaVine to absorb more contact when he drives to the basket. The Bulls are hoping LaVine didn't add too much weight, though, as that could slow LaVine down. He's one of the fastest players in the NBA with the ball in his hands.

LaVine said earlier this summer he wants to play in meaningful games this year. For that to happen, LaVine has to improve on the defensive end. We already know he can score the ball. Now it’s time for LaVine to show he can be a high-level defender for the Bulls.